Owen Davis - the quiet, creative quantity surveyor
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Tributes are payed to quanitiy surveyor, Owen Davis who died at the age of 84 on Jul 15 1992. He was respected for his committment to quality and his innovative approach to cost planning and multi-disciplinary working. Former colleagues praise his helpful, courteous manner as well as his integrity, knowledge and thoughtful approach to his work. He encouraged others to do their best work and was an example to his profession.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Military hospitals on the frontier of colonial America
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A 12-year search for 18th- century military hospital archeological remains to investigate the prevailing medical procedures at the time is described. Sites uncovered in the search were the Mount Independence General Hospital and the smallpox hospital of Rogers Island, which handled casualties from the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 1997
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Trains and boats and...
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Trips aboard the 'Splendid' ferry boat in Italy, and a Eurostar train connecting France and England are described. The 'Splendid' is really a cruise ship with a garage, and the Eurostar travels quickly and efficiently beneath the channel.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 1995
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